Bothroyd worried by Bulut deal delay

Former Cardiff and England striker Jay Bothroyd says the Bluebirds are in danger of letting "doubt and chaos" creep into the club if the situation around Erol Bulut isn't sorted soon.

Manager Bulut is mulling over Cardiff's offer of a new contract after owner Vincent Tan sanctioned talks over a new deal to go ahead.

An agreement is yet to be reached, with the length of contract believed to be the main point of contention.

As supporters wait, it means planning for next season is likely to be on hold, with fan favourite Bothroyd concerned, suggesting former Fenerbahce boss Bulut may have had his head turned by rival offers.

Bulut has been speculatively linked with jobs at Besiktas, Hull and Panathinaikos, and speaking to Radio Wales Breakfast, Bothroyd said: "I don't know what's happening.

"The fact he's stalling on a new contract is a bit worrying because I'm thinking maybe another club is tapping him or his agent up. That's the only reason why I can think he's taking his time so much.

"Maybe he's asking the question to the club if he's going to have money to spend to improve the club, in which case it'll be up to Cardiff.

"But they should be making a decision sooner rather than later so when it comes to pre-season things are settled, this can't be lingering on through to pre-season because it doesn't help anyone - the players, the manager, the staff - and doubt and chaos creeps in then."

Bothroyd spent three years at Cardiff, narrowly missing out on promotion as part of Dave Jones' side, and said he was satisfied with the improvements made at his old club by Turkish manager Bulut.

"To be honest, he has done a decent job and I know that Cardiff are going through a transitional period.

"I think he is a good manager, I've seen a lot more positives than I have in past managers."